Total Program — He/She shall provide supervision for the total operation of the school.
- Prepare master school calendar with input from the various principals
- Write and/or revise Teacher Contracts, Teacher Handbooks, Student/Parent Handbooks, Athletic Handbook, and Board Policy Manual
- Responsible for compliance with all regulatory agencies
- Plan with assistance of other administrators the joint all-school functions
- Seek to maintain the unity of the Spirit while promoting the spiritual growth of the students and staff (Col. 1:27, 28; 3:16, 17)
Spiritual Leadership — He/She is responsible to help develop the spiritual leadership of all those associated with the school (I Tim. 2:2).
- Provide spiritual leadership to teachers, parents, students by example and instruction
- Encourage harmony among the staff
- Be personally involved in a church
- Promote the development of a servant’s heart among the staff to facilitate ministry to students, staff, and parents
Supervision of Personnel — He/She is responsible for a program of supervision and evaluation of all employees in the performance of their duties. He/She is also responsible for recommending the dismissal of staff members to the board.
- Encourages educational growth through teacher certification with ACSI and the pursuing of graduate courses in their appropriate fields
- Provides job descriptions for each position on the staff
- Develops a style of management which allows for effective supervision of programs and personnel
- Encourages continual spiritual growth of each staff member by example and by counsel
Procurement of Personnel — He/She is responsible to recommend candidates to be hired.
- Recommends the creation or elimination of staff positions to board
- Notification of staff openings to the appropriate agencies (i.e. college placement services, local churches, Christian employment agencies, etc.)
- Hire and/or terminate all non-administrative, noncertificated staff, and temporary substitutes for certificated personnel
- May suspend any classified personnel for just cause, including violation of employment agreement, insubordination, incompetence, and/or continued failure to comply with Board policy or administrative rules and regulations
- May authorize, supervise, and terminate volunteer positions of service in curricular and/or non-curricular areas
- Communicates the philosophy and practice of Christian Education among new and existing employees
Curriculum –He/She has the major responsibility for the development and coordination of the curriculum.
- Develops and implements the school curriculum with the assistance of the building principals
- Approves all textbooks and supplementary materials
- Recommends to the board when major curriculum changes are appropriate
- Scope and sequence of each subject area will be developed and revised as necessary
School Board — He/She is responsible to interpret the school operation to the VCS Board and board action to school personnel.
- Shall submit a written or oral report at every regularly scheduled board meeting on the status of the school, its achievements and problems
- Attends all board meetings unless excused by the Board President
- Facilitate decision-making by providing information about the school and its function
- Keep board abreast of finances, enrollment, personnel, curriculum and accreditation
- Recommend policies for further development of the school
- Administer the policies established by the VCS School Board
Budget — He/She shall prepare an annual budget for consideration by the board.
- Works with teachers, department heads, and administrators in developing the budget
- Supervise the daily operation of the school and disbursement of the approved annual budget
- Supervises the Business Office to see that the accounting system is organized in satisfactory manner
Long-Range Planning & Development — He/She shall submit plans annually for developmental programs in curriculum, staff, buildings, and equipment as part of a longrange plan for the total school.
- Estimate costs of such programs and suggests means of financing
- Develop five-year plan of development in conjunction with the Board
- Involve parents, educational consultants and community people in the planning process
- Keep abreast of current research being done in the field of education
- Be cognizant of legal requirements upon private schools by local, county, state and federal agencies
Student Admission — He/She shall supervise the overall admissions process.
- Have the final voice for acceptance or rejection of any student
Commencement — He/She shall work with the high school principal and senior class advisors in planning the commencement program.
- Approve the baccalaureate and commencement speaker
- Award diplomas to graduates
- Give any assistance needed in planning and supervising the commencement exercises
Physical Plant — He/She is responsible for the creation of an environment that is conducive to good education.
- Recommends to the Board with respect to major repairs or new facilities needed
- Provides a safe environment for students and staff
Discipline — He/She is responsible to ensure an orderly atmosphere and respect for authority.
Public Relations — He/She will work closely with the board, to develop an effective program of interpreting the school to the public. The responsibilities will fall into three areas: image- raising, fund-raising and friend-raising.
- Image Raising:
- Quarterly Newsletter — Oversee the development of each quarterly publication
- Community Involvement — Is involved in church and community events
- Any other ways to promote the school and raise the communities level of awareness.
- Fund Raising:
- Takes an active role in the support and encouragement of these programs through effective public relations
- Effective follow-up, i.e. writing letters of acknowledgment for all gifts to the school
- Develop and maintain monthly contacts with donors and prospects
- Coordinate special appeals for specific projects of the school
- Direct contact of major donors
- Friend Raising:
- Involve area pastors in the school chapel program
- Seek to keep open lines of communication with the area churches
- Availability of school musical groups for church concerts and community ministry, i.e. Rotary Club, nursing homes, etc.
- Interprets to the citizens of the community the purposes, accomplishments, needs, and goals of the school
- Represents the school to the community at large
Staff Development — He/She shall plan, coordinate and encourage opportunities for the development of the Valley Christian Schools staff.
- Involve staff and faculty in formulating recommendations, policies and budget
- Facilitates opportunities for the professional improvement of the faculty and staff
Miscellaneous — He/She assumes any other responsibilities assigned by the Valley Christian School Board and/or necessary to the efficient operation of the school.